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AV05 DZD

2005 MG Tf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

6,735 mi
Last recorded6,735 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DZD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 6,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 6,053 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 5,523 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 5,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 4,645 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 3,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 2,199 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 2,012 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,558 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,596 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,790 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f track rod end ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,328 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 40,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,704 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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AV05 DZD is a 2005 MG Tf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 39,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 DZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV05 DZD registered?

AV05 DZD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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